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power of penance, the gallaws came down on the ground; he was not pierced by them on account of the order of the deity who duly attended to him. The’shower of flowers fell. A cry arose, ‘The revered religion conquers ! It was reported to the king. The king also became joyful and he came there. He bowed to the revered sage. With astonished mind, he asked, “ Tell us this matter." The revered sage did not speak. The minister said, “Lord, he, seems to be under a vow. How will be tell ? So call that merchant's wife and ask her.”
Then the policemen were sent. Having heard this account from the voice of the people, she fled away. The policemen did not see her. The king was informed, "Lord, she has fled away; she is not found in her house or other places.” The king said, “Eh, search for her well; and bring her.” The policemen went out. She was searched in gardens, lonely temples etc. She could not be found. Having heard from somewhere, they found out Suvadana running away on account of this incident. The policemen arrested him; and brought him to the king. They
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